Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT Work

Level 1 BTEC Introductory Diploma in IT Work

Awarding Body: Edexcel

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Is there an interview?

What can I progress to?
BTEC First Diploma
CACHE Certificiate in Childcare & Education
ILEX Certificate (Legal Secretarial training)
Training Programmes
Employment.

Study Skills
As part of Stanmore Sixth Form College's excellent support network, Literacy and Numeracy support is available to any student enrolled on a course, depending on the student's individual needs (determined during Induction by an assessment). Support is provided through the Skills for Life Study Plus Programme. Students can attend either one-to-one or group sessions in a friendly, stimulating and supportive environment.

What is the course about?
This is a one year programme made up of the following units: 3 Core Units:
Unit 1: Starting Work in the IT Industry
Unit 2: Working in the IT Industry
Unit 3: Developing Skills in IT

2 Personal Skills Units:
Unit 4: Personal Effectiveness
Unit 6: Financial Management

3 Vocational Units
Unit 7: PC Systems
Unit 9: IT Applications
Unit 10: Digital Applications
All students will receive formal and continuous support throughout their time on this course.
All students follow Key Skills:
· Communication
· Application of Number
The vocational timetable includes the AIDA qualification to build on students IT skills.

What are the course outcomes?

Are there any additional requirements?
Materials:
Approximately £25 plus visits
Students need to purchase an A4 file for coursework.

How will you be assessed?
By a vocational portfolio of coursework, which is internally and externally moderated.
Key skills are assessed through a portfolio of coursework and an online externally set examination.
AIDA is assessed through online coursework.